CONNECTIONS
NOTE: Some
Analog audio
L
channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con- nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc.
The AVR 3600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, including its
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy
cable (RCA) | R |
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Figure 7 – Analog Audio
The
Figure 4 – HDMI Connection
If your video display or source device is not
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually
Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)
Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio
Front Surround Center
White Blue Green
Subwoofer
Red Gray Purple
Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 5.
Coaxial digital | Coaxial |
audio cable |
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Figure 5 – Coaxial Digital Audio
Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is insert- ed. Input connectors are
Optical
Optical digital audio cable
Figure 6 – Optical Digital Audio
Analog Audio
Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached to each other. See Figure 7.
For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may make both connections.
The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation, as the AVR 3600’s multizone system is not capable of converting a digital signal to analog format. Use the analog audio connections even with the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another 2- channel digital audio source is in use in the main listen- ing area. The AVR 3600 is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time.
You may only record materials from DVDs or other
The AVR 3600 also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio connec- tion for The Bridge III docking station for iPod or iPhone. If you own a docking iPod (most models, 4G or later), iPhone or iPhone 3G, connect The Bridge III (included) to The Bridge III port on the receiver. See Figure 9. Dock your iPod or iPhone (not included) in The Bridge III, and you may listen to your audio materials through your high- performance audio system. You may view still images or video materials stored on a photo- or
THE BRIDGE Figure 9 – The Bridge III port
Video Connections
Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g.,
Digital Video
If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.
Analog Video
There are two types of analog video connections used on the AVR 3600: composite video and component video.
Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually
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